2010 GBP to AUD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2010.
2010 GBP to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010
During 2010, the GBP to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.8159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 1.5200.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2959 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7733 to the December average rate of 1.5703, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.
GBP to AUD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.7088, compared to 1.6582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0506 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.1233 AUD (High: 1.7577 / Low: 1.6344). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0242 AUD (High: 1.6657 / Low: 1.6415).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1085 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineHistorical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for February 2010 is 1.7596.
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.8070 | 1.7336 | 1.7733 |
| February | 1.8159 | 1.7020 | 1.7596 |
| March | 1.6714 | 1.6332 | 1.6511 |
| April | 1.6657 | 1.6415 | 1.6559 |
| May | 1.7577 | 1.6344 | 1.6843 |
| June | 1.7750 | 1.6825 | 1.7284 |
| July | 1.8049 | 1.7137 | 1.7459 |
| August | 1.7525 | 1.7235 | 1.7390 |
| September | 1.7005 | 1.6273 | 1.6615 |
| October | 1.6434 | 1.5845 | 1.6174 |
| November | 1.6307 | 1.5906 | 1.6151 |
| December | 1.6159 | 1.5200 | 1.5703 |